Philosophy

Be introduced to the history of philosophy and the philosophy of disciplines such as art, science, education and politics.

Explore key ideas in areas including epistemology, ethics, logic and metaphysics .

The purpose of philosophy is to learn how to evaluate theories and arguments, how to construct your own arguments, and how to communicate ideas in a clear and powerful way.

Through your studies you'll develop critical thinking, communication and complex reasoning skills, which can be used in endless careers and roles.

You'll also learn about different research methods and analysis that can be applied throughout your degree.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for philosophy

QS World University Rankings 2025

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Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Policy and research officer
Conflict adviser
Clinical research coordinator
Human research ethics officer
Philosophy teacher

Philosophy at UQ has provided me with the structure to allow my thinking to flourish, but it has also given me the freedom to move outside of the existing and pursue my own areas of interest through PhD and other research.

Simone Thornton

Graduate, Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)

Studying philosophy at UQ taught me to think creatively and coherently, diagnose and solve problems, and have the courage to speak my mind, all the while having been humbled by how much there is to know about this world.

Silvan Rus

Current student, Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)

I loved the flexibility of my program. My Bachelor of Arts allowed me to test the waters in different disciplines and realise my areas of interest. Meanwhile, my Bachelor of Social Science had the perfect balance between structure and flexibility...

Chara Scroope

Graduate, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy & Studies in Religion/Bachelor of Social Science in Development